2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible Body and structure Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 5%of 121 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 41,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the body and structure of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible, 5% of the 121 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 41,000 miles.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Water/rain leak excessively through the seals of my convertible. Dealership is aware of the problem and after taking the vehicle there four times for this problem, they told me that it is a convertible and it is suppose to leak. I know other people who have the same vehicle and do not have the same problem as I.”
NHTSA complaint #10018774, filed 2003-05, 2,000 miles“Major headache has been the recent engine damage as a result of what may be oil sludge gathered in the motor. Engine seized briefly upon switching from 1st to 2nd gear, then began clicking upon acceleration or deceleration to/from high rpms (upshifting and downshifting). Chrysler dealership claims the problem is broken connector rod and bearing in #2 cylinder, which necessitates a new engine. Estimated price tag: $10,000 (more than vehicle's worth). …”
NHTSA complaint #10214108, filed 2008-01, 74,500 miles“Back bumper assembly has come loose from the body. There has been no undo stress put on this component. Nothing has been done to correct this as of this date. Adequate means will be taken to insure the integrity of this component.”
NHTSA complaint #10155405, filed 2006-04, 46,000 miles“I was parallel parking and my tire came off ?!? I only have 110000 miles on it ! Thats unexpectable . I'm could have been in a serious accident. I could have. Have been killed”
NHTSA complaint #11203616, filed 2019-04“The contact owns a 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible. Whenever the contact lifts up the trunk, it does not remain open and the trunk slams back down. The contact cannot lean into the trunk because it will fall down on her. The vehicle has not been taken to the dealer, but believes the repairs should be the manufacturer's responsibility. The failure mileage was 36,000 and current mileage was 39,000. Updated 1/8/09 updated 01/14/09.”
NHTSA complaint #10251814, filed 2008-12, 36,000 milesRelated service bulletins
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Body and structure: other model years
Other parts of the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
41 complaintsAir bags
23 complaintsSuspension
16 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
10 complaintsElectrical system
9 complaintsSeat belts
8 complaintsSteering
7 complaintsExterior lighting
6 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Chrysler Sebring Convertible
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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